Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María is an engineering-focused technical university headquartered in Valparaíso with a multi-campus network in Santiago, Viña del Mar and Concepción that serves companies across central Chile. Its footprint bridging the capital’s corporate district and the Valparaíso port gives industry convenient access for collaboration and on-site engagement. Partnerships are supported by a dedicated technology transfer office (OTTL) and the university’s 3IE incubator, which provide IP services, licensing pathways and venture support for spinouts and corporate innovation. Research and commercialization activities are frequently backed by Chile’s national funding ecosystem, including competitive ANID programs and innovation instruments such as CORFO.